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ok well you're 28 and you have been working for 5 years...I'm 27 and I have been working for 5 years, so I started working at a younger age than you did. I think that is pretty impressive. For someone who wouldn't want to do what I do, do you even know what it is that I do? You don't have to like it, that's fine, but don't say it is something you wouldn't want to do when you don't even know what it is.

Most people don't work hours like me b/c they are lazy as sh*t.

I also happen to LOVE what I do. I would say the majority of people don't like their jobs.

I was referring to the hours you work, and having to buy things that you need just to get work done. If I need a pen I get one from the supply room. If i need a specials (extra computer, note pads, etc) item I tell them to order it. It does not have to come out my pocket

I have worked since I was 14, (legal age in NY) and before that (after as well) I worked for my grandfather doing plumbing, heating and house repairs. I worked my way through college, and I am lucky that my current job is paying for my masters. I am far from lazy. The 5 years was just the amount of time I have been at my current job.

I love my job. Make a good amount a money. But I love a lot of thing outside my job as well. And if this was my whole life (aka 60-80 hours a week) I would have to give that all up.

Actually I think the school district should be paying for things like custodial supplies. Next what will they do? Charge for the textbooks the kids borrow for the school year? Where is all the money going? (Oh I forgot they have to give free pensions and health insurance benefits for life to attorneys that don't work for the school district, of course, that is more important!)

I can see it happening in some school districts that really have no money, but in Nassau and Suffolk it is ludicrous, considering the huge chunk of everyone's property taxes they get.

The kids can bring their own pens, pencils, notebooks, etc., on an individual basis. I grew up on LI and my teachers never bought that stuff for me (and I don't think they should), nor was I expected to "buy in bulk" and bring it in to my classroom.

Actually I think the school district should be paying for things like custodial supplies. Next what will they do? Charge for the textbooks the kids borrow for the school year? Where is all the money going? (Oh I forgot they have to give free pensions and health insurance benefits for life to attorneys that don't work for the school district, of course, that is more important!)

I can see it happening in some school districts that really have no money, but in Nassau and Suffolk it is ludicrous, considering the huge chunk of everyone's property taxes they get.

The kids can bring their own pens, pencils, notebooks, etc., on an individual basis. I grew up on LI and my teachers never bought that stuff for me (and I don't think they should), nor was I expected to "buy in bulk" and bring it in to my classroom.

I agree. I always remember getting a supply list and going with my mom to get the stuff.

Maybe in small offices on LI they run out the door at the stroke of 5 PM, but in Manhattan, especially certain industries, it is much more common than you might think.

I don't work in Manhattan, but I don't work for a small office either. In fact we are one of the largest defense contractors in the world. Guess I lucked out.

I work 40 hours a week and get every other Friday off (working 9 hours a day for 4 days of the week). I am salary but still get paid over time. I have a good gig and I know it. I only know one of my friends that works hours like he does.

I don't work in Manhattan, but I don't work for a small office either. In fact we are one of the largest defense contractors in the world. Guess I lucked out.

I work 40 hours a week and get every other Friday off (working 9 hours a day for 4 days of the week). I am salary but still get paid over time. I have a good gig and I know it. I only know one of my friends that works hours like he does.

if you are salaried, how do you get paid for overtime?

Each overtime hour I work, by the way, I get double my regular hourly rate. A person here would be crazy to NOT work the overtime.

I don't work in Manhattan, but I don't work for a small office either. In fact we are one of the largest defense contractors in the US. Guess I lucked out.

I work 40 hours a week and get every other Friday off (working 9 hours a day for 4 days of the week). I am salary but still get paid over time. I have a good gig and I know it. I only know one of my friends that works hours like he does.

That's a good reason why your employer doesn't demand it and may even discourage it, as they probably hire enough non-exempt employees to avoid having to pay anyone OT on a regular basis.

Tell us how things are if you switch to a position that is classified as exempt.

Is there actually any rule (Union or otherwise) that mandates teachers pay for supplies out of their own pocket? I don't think they should have to.

Who knows...but if the district isn't supplying what's the alternative? I don't think making the kids buy it is exactly fair...considering too that generally the districts that do not provide stuff for the teachers are the poorer ones, is it really fair to make a poorer-scale family pay for 30 of one item?

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